Terrence Knicely

Terrence Knicely of Friars Hill, West Virginia, passed away at home on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. Terrence was born February 6, 1933, at Abney in Raleigh County, WV and was the son of the late Dena Johnston and James “Jim” Knicely.

He shared a loving marriage with his wife, Delsie Rene McMahan Pack Knicely. She was the joy of his life for thirteen and a half years, and their deep love for one another was evident to everyone who knew them.

Terrence was drafted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War, completing two years of active duty and six years in the reserves. He completed basic training and armor school at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he later became a tank instructor.

When he returned to West Virginia, he worked at Bendix Corporation, Lewisburg, WV for fifteen months, then moved on to work at Back Creek Dam for seven years.

In 1986, he returned to Renick to open his own business, Knicely Machine Shop, which he operated until October 2011. In October 2011, he moved his machine shop into Four Jaks, Inc. in Ronceverte, WV, where he operated until 2022. He retired from his business at age 90 and operated his farm in Friars Hill from the early 1970’s until his death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Lewis Knicely; sister, Gailford Knicely Hauser; brother and sister-in-law, Casey and Blanche Knicely; a dear niece, Patricia Knicely Butcher; brother-in-law, Edward Perkins; stepsons, Roy K. Pack, Tracy D. Pack, Anthony Pack and Stephen Dale Pack; stepdaughter, Juanita Rene Pack and stepson-in-law, Nathan Via.

Terrence is survived by his wife, Delsie; a sister, Cassandria Knicely Perkins of Friars Hill, WV; stepson, Jeff Pack (Betty) of Red Sulphur Springs, WV; stepdaughter, Sandra Pack Via of Pearisburg, VA; stepdaughter-in-law, Barbara J. Pack of Narrows, VA; nine step-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, and four step-great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews and eleven great nieces and nephews.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Lewisburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 1019 Court Street North, Lewisburg, WV. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3:00 pm, with Pastor Heroes Sical officiating. A dinner will follow the service.

On February 1, 2025, Terrence gave his heart to His Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized. There was joy in Heaven. His name was written into the Book of Life and became a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

In honor of Terrence, his love for God, his immediate family, his church family, and the sharing of the gospel of His Lord Jesus Christ, Terrence is waiting for the second coming of His Lord Jesus Christ. God’s Church, all the righteous people will be resurrected to meet the Lord in the sky. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewisburg Seventh-day Adventist Church or McMillion Cemetery c/o Cassandria K. Perkins, 358 McMillion Church Road, Renick, WV.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements entrusted to Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.